Puppy rescued in Wigan after allegedly being ‘beaten and thrown against tree’
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The RSPCA is appealing for information and for witnesses to come forward after the incident, which happened on Monday July 29 in Bottling Woods, next to Haigh Hall Country Park.
A member of the public intervened and took the dog, who they named Teddy, to a local vets - who contacted the RSPCA.
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RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer Jess Pierce, who is investigating the incident, said: “There were witnesses to the dog being punched repeatedly and thrown against a tree by a man, which is incredibly upsetting.
"The man has been described as around 5ft 9ins tall, with tattoos on both arms, short brown hair, no facial hair and of muscular build.
“We’re urging anyone who recognises the dog and the description of the man to get in touch with us in complete confidence.”
Following the incident, the man left the woods via Rosemary Crescent sometime between 7pm and 8pm.